Evaluate patients and implement competent treatment and perform regular reassessments for the purpose of treatment modification to maximize patients' potential for functional independence and help determine next level of care
Effectively educate patients and family and provide information on outside resources to meet the patient's specific needs.
Documented patient progress accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient care and optimal results.
Participate in continuing education opportunities to stay current with industry trends and best practices in occupational therapy.
Occupational Therapist (PRN)
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
03.2022 - Current
Evaluate patients and analyzed medical history to set realistic goals
Provide education to patients and their families through clear communication
Effectively delegate tasks and supervise occupational therapist assistants and technicians
Provide occupational therapy interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
Maintain open and ongoing communication with hospital departments to ensure that the patient, staff, and hospital needs are met.
Occupational Therapist (PRN)
Access Group, Inc.
03.2023 - Current
Provide interventions to facilitate student participation within the school environment
Adapt and modify the environment to meet individual student needs
Collaborate with members of the interdisciplinary team, parents, teachers, and other staff.
Occupational Therapist (PRN)
Saline Memorial Hospital
08.2022 - 08.2023
Evaluated patients and analyzed medical history to set realistic goals
Provided occupational therapy treatment and patient care to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
Maintained open and ongoing communication with hospital departments to ensure that the patient, staff, and hospital needs are met.
Documented patient progress accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Lead Occupational Therapist
The Bridgeway Hospital
02.2021 - 02.2022
Provided group therapy each day for children, adolescents, and adults
Evaluated patients and analyzed medical history to set realistic goals
Provided education to patients through clear communication
Collaborated with other members of the multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans addressing physical, cognitive, and psychosocial needs of patients.
Provided clear, concise, and timely documentation
Supervisor to activity services department
Coordinated scheduling for the entire hospital.
Increased patient satisfaction by delivering high-quality, evidence-based interventions in a compassionate manner.
Level II Fieldwork OT Student
Access Group, Inc.
01.2020 - 07.2020
Provided interventions to facilitate student participation within the school environment
Adapted and modified the environment to meet individual student needs
Provided skilled assessments (PDMS-2, BOT-2, Beery VMI, DTVP-3, and THS-R) to assess continuation, modification, or discontinuation of occupational therapy services
Collaborated with members of the interdisciplinary team, parents, teachers, and other staff
Documented using computerized documentation: deTASO
Typical populations served: Down Syndrome, Autism, learning conditions, and neurological conditions.
Level II Fieldwork OT Student
Jefferson Regional Medical Center
10.2019 - 12.2019
Evaluated patients and analyzed medical history to set realistic goals
Designed treatment interventions for patients within their hospital room
Provided education to patients and caregivers through clear communication
Collaborated with COTA and other members of the interdisciplinary team
Documented using computerized documentation: Allscripts
Typical populations served: neurological conditions, cardiac conditions, general med-surg conditions, and mental health conditions.
Education
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY -
SPALDING UNIVERSITY
LOUISVILLE, KY
08.2020
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PSYCHOLOGY -
ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY
JONESBORO, AR
05.2014
Skills
Ability to adapt quickly to work dynamics
Ability to work individually and part of an interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary team
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions
Providing skilled assessments and interventions
Strong oral and written communication skills
Having a sense of urgency and prioritizing
Certification
Arkansas: OTR3493
Academic Research And Presentations
The effectiveness of handwriting programs in school-aged children, 06/2020, Vision in Action online conference at Spalding University